Kapr na česneku
Carp with Garlic
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 8 in 10 Czech dishes.
What it is
Fresh carp fillet or steak, pan-fried or baked with a generous amount of garlic, butter, and seasonings. A traditional Czech fish dish, especially popular during holidays.
Key ingredients
Carp fillet/steak, garlic, butter or olive oil, salt, black pepper, lemon (garnish).
Optional tweaks
Naturally keto-friendly. Confirm no breading ('bez trojobalu') if pan-fried, and ensure it's not served with traditional carb-heavy potato salad or other starchy sides. Request keto-friendly green vegetables.
Say this to the waiter (Czech)
Prosím Kapra na česneku. Pokud je smažený, potvrdíte, že je bez trojobalu? Bez bramborového salátu či jiných příloh. Místo toho prosím zelenou zeleninu.
Kapr na česneku, please. Confirm no breading if pan-fried, and no potato salad or starchy sides. Can I have green vegetables instead?
Watch out for
Serving with potato salad or other starchy sides. Sometimes, restaurants might dust fish with a small amount of flour before frying for crispiness – always confirm 'bez trojobalu'.
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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